Last-Minute Heartbreak: Torina’s Late Winner Sends Montañas Pas to Fifth Defeat in Six as Tercera División RFEF Tensions Mount

At the shadow-draped Campo de Fútbol San Vicente de Toranzo on a brisk October afternoon, Montañas Pas found themselves rewriting a now familiar script: moments of promise overwhelmed by ruthless execution from visitors Torina. In a match marked by dramatic swings and late drama, Torina seized a 2-1 victory with a goal in the dying embers, furthering their ambitions near the summit while Montañas Pas’s search for redemption was cruelly denied once more.

A week’s worth of rain lingered as mist. Spirits among the home faithful were hopeful but cautious, and for good reason. After a bruising start—four losses and a solitary point from five matches—Montañas Pas were seeking not just a win, but a lifeline. By contrast, Torina arrived with momentum, having pieced together an impressive run that now leaves them fourth, their eyes fixed on greater prizes.

Early Strikes and Shifting Tides

The visitors wasted no time stamping their authority. Only ten minutes into the encounter, Torina broke the deadlock. Capitalizing on quick interplay through midfield, the decisive finish—though the scorer’s name may be lost to the record in this moment—was clinical, leaving the Montañas Pas defense chasing shadows and their goalkeeper with little chance to intervene. The early blow echoed Montañas Pas’s continued defensive frailties, a theme that has haunted them through a punishing September stretch in which they had conceded a staggering 17 goals in five matches.

Yet, as the first half wore on, the home side responded with determination. While the final pass often eluded them, Montañas Pas controlled the ball with poise in midfield, probing for openings against a Torina side content to bide its time and strike on the counter.

A Glimmer of Hope: Montañas Pas Equalize

After the interval, Montañas Pas emerged with renewed purpose. Their reward arrived in the 57th minute. A sweeping move down the flank culminated with a low cross whipped into the area, where their forward—whose effort was cheered as much for its emotional weight as its technical merit—slotted home the equalizer. For a brief spell, the home crowd dared to believe that the tide of the season might finally be shifting.

Parity, however, has rarely been a friend to Montañas Pas this season. While the hosts pressed with urgency, Torina’s discipline and experience began to show. The visitors absorbed pressure, their back line holding firm, waiting for their moment to turn the screw.

Late Drama: Torina’s Moment of Ruthlessness

As the clock ticked into stoppage time, it was Torina who delivered the hammer blow. In the 90th minute, a rapid transition saw Torina exploit tired legs, bursting down the channel before squaring for their attacker to bundle home a gut-wrenching winner. The Montañas Pas players, crestfallen, could only watch as the visitors wheeled away in celebration.

The final whistle confirmed what has become an agonizing reality for Montañas Pas: competitive in spells, admirably committed, but ultimately undone by lapses and the cruelest of timings.

Form and Fortunes: Contrasting Trajectories

For Montañas Pas, this defeat leaves them anchored to the foot of the table (18th place, one point), winless after six rounds. The team’s current form—four losses from the last five, including heavy reversals at Castro and Barquereño—suggests struggles that are both structural and psychological. The brief hope provided by the goalless draw versus Noja has not proved transformative.

Torina, on the other hand, continue to build on a foundation of resilience and opportunism. Now with 10 points—built on three wins and a draw from five—they remain firmly entrenched in the promotion race. Notably, this is their second consecutive win achieved via a late deciding goal, following a similar pattern in their victory over Escobedo.

Historical Context and What Lies Ahead

While these two sides have often found themselves on opposite ends of the standings in recent campaigns, today’s clash underscored the gulf that can exist even at this level of Spanish football. Torina’s ability to manage tense situations and seize decisive moments stands in sharp relief against the inexperience and misfortune plaguing Montañas Pas.

The demands ahead are clear: Montañas Pas must urgently shore up at the back and find composure in crucial moments if they are to remain anything more than relegation fodder. Their next fixtures will test both their character and tactical evolution. For Torina, the task is to maintain momentum and consistency, turning late drama into a habit of dominance as they eye the promotion playoffs.

With autumn gathering pace and the league table beginning to take shape, Campo de Fútbol San Vicente de Toranzo offered a window into the fortunes of two clubs whose seasons are pulling in starkly different directions. If Torina are to celebrate in May, days like these—won in the final breath—will take on even greater significance. For Montañas Pas, the long road to salvation just got a little steeper.